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Triumph Herald 13/60 Convertible

Overview

The 13/60 was the last version of the Herald, intended to update the original concept for a final fling. Production started at the end of August 1967 and the model was launched in the October. It was fitted with the 1296cc engine which it shared with the Triumph 1300 FWD car. This gave it 25% more power than the 1200 model. The same engine was also used in a higher-tuned form in the Mk III Spitfire and 1300TC.

It was available in the usual Saloon, Estate and Convertible versions but with revised front end styling based on the Vitesse bonnet fitted with single 7 inch headlamps. It had redesigned and more comfortable seats plus a revised dashboard.

Later cars had larger fuel tanks (9 gallon, from the Vitesse, as opposed to 6.5 gallon) and were fitted with Mk IV Spitfire steering locks

As with the rest of the range, parts availability is very good with most mechanical parts easy to come by. Original and reproduction body panels plus repair sections for the most vulnerable areas are also obtainable from a large number of suppliers.

Even in standard form, the 13/60 is the most driveable of the range. Heralds in general regularly figure in articles about good starter classics in terms of ease of maintenance, value for money and just plain fun.

Convertible production ended in May 1971. Good examples are highly sought after and can fetch good prices, well above saloons.

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Production

Span: August 1967 to May 1971
Quantity: 16091

Price

Cost when new: £755

Market Value Guide

TSSC Insurance Panel Car Values are found in the downloads section on the home page

Performance

Acceleration: 17.7 secs
Top speed: 84 mph
Power: 61 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque: 73 lbft @ 3000 rpm
MPG: 28-30 mpg

Engine

Configuration: Four cylinders, in-line
Aspiration: Normal
Fuel: Petrol
Fuel delivery: Stromberg 150CD Carburettor

Chassis

Front suspension: Independent, coil spring over damper
Rear suspension: Independent, transverse, 7-leaf, semi-elliptic spring
Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear wheel drive
Steering: Rack and pinion
Bodyframe: Chassis and separate body
Transmission: Four-speed manual

Dimensions

Length: 12ft 9in (3886 mm)
Wheelbase: 7ft 7.5in (2320 mm)
Width: 5ft 0in (1524 mm)
Height: 4ft 4in (1321 mm)
Kerb weight: 16.25 cwt (826 kg)

Gallery

Le Triomphe Herault de Philippe Mathieu - with roof down.
M25 East coordinator John Hill's convertible at Chatham Dockyard
John Hill's car with a previous owner at Stafford in 1993.
Very tidy non-TSSC convertible at Chatham Dockyard
Stripes don't always work but they do on this convertible.

Downloads

Triumph Herald
Buyers Guide
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